Final Settlement E015: The Common Language of Lightning with Roy Sheinfeld
October 22, 2024
Final Settlement is a biweekly show from Onramp Media that explores the mechanics and applications of the bitcoin protocol, hosted by Onramp's Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma. In this episode, Onramp's hosts speak with Roy Sheinfeld of Breez Technology about the Lightning Network.
Final Settlement E015 features guest Roy Sheinfeld, of Breez Technology, in conversation with hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma of Onramp. The discussion covers building Lightning Network infrastructure, its commercial applications and user experience, Breez's focus and vision, Lightning framed as a common language for payments, and the interplay between bitcoin's store-of-value and medium-of-exchange roles. Final Settlement is editorial commentary and is not investment advice.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro to Roy Sheinfeld & Breez 10:54 - A message from Onramp 11:37 - Building Lightning Network infrastructure 24:30 - Commercial applications & user experience 35:19 - Focus & vision of Breez Technology 44:38 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 46:06 - Lightning as a common language 57:26 - Interplay of store-of-value & medium-of-exchange 01:02:52 - Technological comparison of bitcoin vs. gold 01:13:44 - Social constructs & innovations in bitcoin custody 01:20:48 - Outro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on Final Settlement E015?
The guest is Roy Sheinfeld of Breez Technology, introduced at the start of the episode (00:00) with hosts Brian Cubellis and Michael Tanguma.
What does the episode say about Lightning Network infrastructure?
Sheinfeld discusses building Lightning Network infrastructure (11:37) and its commercial applications and user experience (24:30).
What does 'the common language of Lightning' refer to?
The conversation frames Lightning as a common language for payments (46:06) and covers the focus and vision of Breez Technology (35:19).
Does the episode compare bitcoin and gold?
Yes. It includes a technological comparison of bitcoin and gold (01:02:52) and discusses the interplay of store-of-value and medium-of-exchange (57:26).
This episode is editorial and educational content. Onramp does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.